The Dnieper River  is one of the major rivers of Europe, rising near Smolensk, Russia and flowing through Russia, Belarus and Ukraine to the Black Sea. The Black Sea is at the mouth of the Dnieper (Dnipro) River. This is in Ukraine, however, NOT in Russia. It is the longest river of Ukraine and Belarus and the fourth-longest river in Europe. The total length ranges between 2,145 km (1,333 mi) and 2,201 km (1,368 mi) with a drainage basin of 504,000 square kilometers (195,000 sq mi). The river is one of the symbols of the Ukrainian nation. The river mentioned in the national anthem of Ukraine. There are several names that connect the name of the river with Ukraine: Overdnieper Ukraine, Right-bank Ukraine, Left-bank Ukraine, and others.

The Dnieper is important for the transport and economy of Ukraine: its reservoirs have large ship locks, allowing vessels of up to 270 by 18 meters (886 ft × 59 ft) to access as far as the port of Kiev and thus create an important transport corridor. The river is used by passenger vessels as well. Inland cruises on the rivers Danube and Dnieper have been a growing market in recent decades. The water resources of the Dnieper basin compose around 80% out of all Ukraine.

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